Several kinds of medicine are commonly prescribed for high blood pressure. Here are some of the main types.
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These medicines are life-giving and powerful. It's important to take them just as your healthcare provider has prescribed.
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Participating in a disease management program gives you the chance to ask questions about exercise, medicine, diet, and other treatment options.
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Home blood pressure monitoring can be a good way for you and your healthcare provider to learn how your blood pressure changes during the day. Read on to learn about the two different types of home devices, along with helpful tips for buying one.
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The Choose My Plate plan from the federal government is a guideline to help you eat a healthy diet.
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The cholesterol in your blood comes from the foods you eat and your liver. Your liver makes all of the cholesterol your body needs.
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It's always important to talk with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program. This is especially true if you have certain health conditions.
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To improve your heart and lung fitness, aim for 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise several times a week.
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The way you respond to a heart attack can make a profound difference in what happens to you in the future.
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Millions of people diagnosed with heart disease enjoy active, satisfying lives. Instead of looking at their diagnoses as sentences to be invalids, they have used them as catalysts to make positive changes in their lives.
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If you are like most people with heart disease, you have several healthcare providers who each treat you for a different health issue.
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It's important to get regular checkups and periodic exams, especially when you have cardiovascular disease.
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